incumbent
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And in Nebraska, Independent Dan Osborn, who is challenging incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts, took in $80,000 more from disclosed California donors than from Nebraskans.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
However, those coalitions will be tested in a presidential election without the incumbent on the ballot, a moment that is growing closer every day.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Across the world, the rising cost of living will likely translate into frustrated voters looking to take it out on incumbent parties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Prof. Alon is the incumbent of the Abisch-Frenkel Professorial Chair.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
It was also incumbent upon them to attend to his personal wants.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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